Labor union convention debates autonomy amid strikes in Scranton
Delegates at the American Federation of Labor convention in Scranton discuss trade autonomy amid brewing disputes between streetcar and mine workers. W D Mahon of the Amalgamated Association meets local labor leaders while Allied Building Trades delegates arrive. The Sydney arbitration bill is praised as NSW proposes a court chaired by a supreme judge to settle disputes with strict penalties for strikes. In Scranton a clash erupts as deputies try to arrest stone throwers and nonunion drivers face attacks, intensifying a weeks-long strike with cars still running.
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Scranton
American Federation of Labor
Aew
Sesson
Dloner
Great Britain
Canada
W. D. Mahon
Detroit
Amalgamated Association
Mahon
Mitchell
Executive Council
Allied Building Trades
Philadelphia
Brewiary
New South Wales
Sydney
Dee
Ita
Supreme Court
Legislative, Council of New South Wales Ec. O
Sec
South Main Avenue
WAR AT A RAILWAY CROSSING IN ILLINOIS
Superintendent Morse with 100 armed section men travels from Hilg's to Freeport to support a showdown between the Northwestern railroad and the Belvidere and Rockford Electric company over a proposed crossing. The electric line aims to lay a track while the steam railroad blocks it, signaling a tense confrontation at Freeport. The Northwestern orders all west of Elgar to report armed and ready to defend the crossing.
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Hilg's
W. J. Morse
Galena Division
Northwestern Railroad
Freeport
Ill
Belvidere and Rockford Electric Company
Steam Railroad
Ling
Northoyestern Railroad
Elgar
Vreepore
Defense of Mrs Bonine Opens With Medical Testimony
Washington December trial defense presents hospital and jail doctors testimony about injuries on Mrs Bonine and her health at the time of the tragedy. Dr H D Krye states twelve bruises were found on her person as the case unfolds.
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Mra. Bonine
Washington
Tola
Ida Bonine
Tal Fop
James Seymour Ayres, Jr
Yeaterday
Wetmore Tobacco firm restructures plants as can demand falls
New York reports a sweeping consolidation of Wetmore Tobacco and related firms as 46 plants close and leases end. The move aims to cut production costs, transfer leased machinery to owned plants, and reduce competition while seeking profits in a shrinking can market. Wetmore’s losses and the sale price of its property to Continental Tobacco mark the end of the “fire eater” era and a significant victory for James B. Duke amid the tobacco industry trusts.
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Wetmore Tobacco Company
St. Louis
Continental Tobacco Company
Wetmore
James B. Duke
Gage On Bank Matters
Secretary Gage urges a safer banking system in his annual report citing causes of financial decline. He notes self preserving banks tighten credit, reduce loans, and worsen business conditions while liquidation and panic spread. Also reports extradition warrant withdrawn for William R. House in Chicago amid Massachusetts interest.
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Treasury
Washington
Gage
Gregus
Busindas
Springfeld
Ila
Yates
Massachusett
William R. House
Chicago
Massachusetts
Onn Chaisy
Jarcony
House
Sol Bethen
Yatca
President Misquotes Wim Guthrie and C T Debate
Ex governor William Jenkins, ousted by President Roosevelt, makes a public statement denying charges of insanity at the asylum. He claims Roosevelt quoted him and asserts the president’s press quotation misrepresents his position.
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Baya
Wim
Guthrie
C. T
William Jenkins
Roosevelt
Rooseveltwia
California Excursions Offers Weekly Through Route Cars
Chicago Great West railway promotes tours with three cars weekly via distinct routes. Agencies or General Passenger Agent J. P. Bimer in Chicago handle inquiries. Also notes health ad claims for Rocky Mountain Tea and a testimonial praising Kodol dyspepsia cure from S. O. Coresten of Hayfield, Minnesota detailing prior illness and recovery.
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California
Chicago Great Westerg Railway
Chicago Great Western
J. P. Bimer
Chicago
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Cockgiy
Gosswe
Sauerkraut
Eversea
Florida
Naval
City Grocery
Labor Federation Convention
Jake
A. D. Frantz
Agkley
Wetmore Tobacco Company Pays & Millon
Trnets
New York
American Tobacco Company
Drummond Tobacco Company
P. Lorillard & Co
Leggett & Myers
BP. 7
Lark & Co
Leggett & Myers Company
the People’s Store
Kennedy & Gardner's
Iowa Falls
Coresténsou
Hayfield
Minn
Bor
GAR
E. L. Carrey
Ry cl
TAL Gsn
Markel
Garland Stores
C.heisman
Gail
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